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This Wikipedian is deceased. Respectful comments of remembrance may be left below.

RIP

I've been notified by Sarah's family that she passed away after a long illness and have offered to them to post the news here. If it needs to be posted elsewhere, will an admin please do so. Sarah was an inspiration to me and over the years became a good wiki friend. Though I knew she was ill, she never complained, she continued to edit right up to the end, and yet I suspected it was often difficult for her. She has a strong body of work here, and I know from chatting with her that she was deeply committed to the project. I'm unbearably sad. Victoria (tk) 23:58, 8 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I know we didn't always agree but I have a lot of respect for Sarah's many valuable contributions and am sorry to hear this. (t · c) buidhe 00:15, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
...Moneytrees🏝️^{Talk/CCI guide} 00:04, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
- Thank you. Thank you for all the work you've done, all the stuff you've written that I wouldn't have otherwise known about, helping out with the Elisa unblock and being patient when I was taking long getting the information for it... that was one of the first times where I really interacted with the community and you showed the nice side of it, you helped me understand something I hadn't. Moneytrees🏝️^{Talk/CCI guide} 01:10, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Oh no -- I'm so sorry to hear 😢 Terrible news. Vaticidalprophet 00:15, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
This news is heartbreaking and I am devastated. SV's value to the 'pedia is immense and she cannot be replaced. My deepest sympathies to her friends and family. MarnetteD|Talk 00:18, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Saddened beyond measure. El_C 00:30, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
May Mors guide her safely to the afterlife. Ealdgyth (talk) 00:48, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
:( RIP —Locke Cole • t • c 00:56, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
What devastating news. Sarah was a wonderful person and an irreplaceable Wikipedian. Sarah's work set an extraordinarily high bar—see the long list of excellent articles she developed at User:SlimVirgin. The barnstars on her user page shows how the community will miss her. Farewell Sarah. Johnuniq (talk) 00:59, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I'm incredibly sorry to hear this. Mackensen (talk) 01:03, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
😔😔😔 SQL ^{Query me!} 01:05, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Terribly saddened to hear this news. Sarah leaves an excellent body of work that will continue to be read by millions of people in years to come, and I cannot think of a more fitting legacy. Risker (talk) 01:28, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
My condolences to her family and anyone else that knew her. You will be missed --DannyS712 (talk) 01:34, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
So sorry to hear this. Sarah was such a dedicated, prolific, longterm Wikipedian. Best wishes to her family and friends. Softlavender (talk) 01:37, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
This is a truly immeasurable loss for this project. SlimVirgin is responsible for writing the bulk of what is currently our biographies of living persons policy, which has proven to be one of this project's most important content policies, as well as our conflict of interest guideline. In this project's early days, she also contributed to the development of core content policies such as no original research and verifiability. It would be quite fair to say that the success of Wikipedia so far is a direct consequence of the fundamental principles that SlimVirgin was instrumental to codifying. In other words, Wikipedia might not exist in the ubiquitous form it does today if not for SlimVirgin. We have lost one of our very best editors. Mz7 (talk) 01:47, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Talk about a titan of an editor. Besides shaping some of the core policies and guidelines of the project, her reviewed work (GA+FL) has over 800,000 views in the last 30 days alone. It reflects such a range of interests with everything from Christian Scientists to Genetial Mutilation to political scandals show just how talented she was. It also shows how willing she was to do meaningful and deep work even in subjects that are hard to read and write about both emotionally (see also her work on Night) and because of the reaction of others (including those whose values don't align with Wikipedia). What a loss for our project. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 02:21, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
A huge loss. For any new Wikipedian, it's just a matter of time before you become familiar with the name SlimVirgin -- if not her impressive article work, then her outsized influence within and upon the project. One of the few "household names" of Wikipedia who will surely be among the first inducted to a Hall of Fame should we ever set one up. — Rhododendrites ^talk \\ 01:51, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
This is terrible news. Sarah was a great contributor to Wikipedia, and a respected member of the community. My best wishes to her family and friends in this difficult time. Nick-D (talk) 02:00, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Very sad -- Sarah and I didn't always see eye to eye but she always made me think, and our last exchanges were very cordial. My condolences to her family and friends. Ian Rose (talk) 02:14, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
A great loss to the community here, it must be more so for those who knew them in person. CMD (talk) 02:36, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I knew she wasn't well, but had no idea she had so little time left; she worked so long even when it was hard for her. Great sadness. Great loss. Condolences to her friends and family. Littleolive oil (talk) 02:39, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
My condolences to her family and friends. I interacted with Sarah on only a few occasions, but found her extremely insightful and helpful each time. Of course, I know her better for her reputation as a tireless content creator—a huge loss to the community. Aza24 (talk) 02:41, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
She wrote many of the best and most important articles on all of Wikipedia, as well as several personal favorites. A true loss. CaptainEek ^{Edits Ho Cap'n!}⚓ 02:44, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Sarah was one of those Wikipedians that everyone around here knew. But from where our paths crossed, I did not realize I could only see the tip of the iceberg that represents her foundational, exceptionally prolific, and diverse contributions. Love. – Finnusertop (talk ⋅ contribs) 02:52, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Awwww .. drat. Sarah helped me so much with understanding policies when I first started. This is such a HUGE loss to the project. My heart and prayers to her family and friends - I am so sorry. — Ched (talk) 02:56, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
We never interacted personally, but I am grateful for her extensive contributions — her passion and varied interests are reflected in some of the most well-written articles on this site. I've always associated her name with kindness and good faith. Her death is a great loss for the encyclopaedia, the greater community, and her family and friends. My condolences to anyone who knew her personally. Sean Stephens (talk) 03:01, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
One of the true leaders of English Wikipedia. If her family and friends should read this goodbye thread, I hope they get a sense of how respected she was amongst us, how important her contributions were to our community, and how enduring will prove her edits and assertions to be. Her life, enthusiasm and energy has created vibrations which will echo as long as English is spoken (and perhaps beyond). BusterD (talk) 04:06, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
So sad; a big loss. Condolences to all her family and friends. Johnbod (talk) 04:10, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
She was generous, insightful, and fair. A great loss. So sorry to see this. SPECIFICO talk 04:20, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I'm so sorry... Eventually, soon, we all will be together. If the fates allow. Until then, Sarah.. - GizzyCatBella🍁 04:22, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
We’ve lost another brave, strong, woman from our midst. Way too soon. I am going to miss her intelligence, insight, courage and the brilliant light she brought to the world. Rest in peace, dear one. Montanabw^(talk) 04:32, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
This project will not be the same without you. --_{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here} 04:57, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Sad to hear of this news. Deepest condolences to her family and friends. Nil Einne (talk) 04:58, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Such sad news. RIP. Graham87 05:48, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Very sad to hear this news. You will be missed. Mkdw ^talk 06:23, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I am really sorry to hear this.--Ymblanter (talk) 06:49, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Sad news indeed. RIP, and many thanks for all your valuable contributions down the years. — Amakuru (talk) 07:30, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Goodbye Sarah. I hope you knew how much you were appreciated; not just for the massive contributions you made to the project's content and processes, but for just being here, being you, and being a part of this very weird community. Your absence will be felt for a very long time. --Xover (talk) 07:34, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
A sad, sad loss. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 07:43, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Very sad to hear the news. PhilKnight (talk) 07:51, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I am very sad to hear this. Dudley Miles (talk) 08:18, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Very sorry to hear this, RIP. Mike Peel (talk) 08:26, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Very sorry to hear of this. Sarah, you will very much be missed. Seraphimblade ^{Talk to me} 08:30, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
You always knew what Sarah ("SlimVirgin") thought, yet she never left people feeling upset or insulted. One of the most well-known personalities on Wikipedia. My thoughts are with all her family and friends, online and in the real world. AGK ■ 08:40, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Very sad. My condolences to your family and friends. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 08:43, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Heartbreaking news. Like many others here, I did not know she was so ill. Bishonen | tålk 08:47, 9 May 2021 (UTC).[reply]
Sorry to hear this news. My condolences to family and friends. --Dweller (talk) Old fashioned is the new thing! 08:51, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]
You see these notices once in awhile, and maybe you vaguely might remember the username; or maybe you remember seeing the username at some discussion once. Maybe they were a regular editor at some article or WikiProject you might have come across. Or even a regular at some xfd or other collaboration page. Then there is SV. Just off the top of my head, I don't think there is much here on Wikipedia, including many fundamental concepts which we all tend to take for granted, which she wasn't involved in the discussion of. Regardless of whether one may have agreed or disagreed with her perspective. We are all the poorer here, for this loss. I offer my best wish: Vaya con Dios - May peace be with you.- jc37 08:52, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Follow-up

If this is the wrong time or place to post this, feel free to remove.

Work is needed on writing the obituary here. That should later be used in the Signpost.
Sarah worked on many topics including several she found draining due to the content. One she was particularly proud of was Female genital mutilation and I'm hoping a few editors will add that to their watchlists because it easily degrades with passing edits.

Johnuniq (talk) 07:33, 9 May 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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 *Heartbreaking news. Like many others here, I did not know she was so ill. [[User:Bishonen|Bishonen]] &#124; [[User talk:Bishonen|tålk]] 08:47, 9 May 2021 (UTC).
 *Sorry to hear this news. My condolences to family and friends. --[[User:Dweller|Dweller]] ([[User talk:Dweller|talk]]) <small>[[Wikipedia:Old-fashioned Wikipedian values|Old fashioned is the new thing!]]</small> 08:51, 9 May 2021 (UTC)
+*You see these notices once in awhile, and maybe you vaguely might remember the username; or maybe you remember seeing the username at some discussion once.  Maybe they were a regular editor at some article or WikiProject you might have come across. Or even a regular at some xfd or other collaboration page.  Then there is '''SV'''. Just off the top of my head, I don't think there is much here on Wikipedia, including many fundamental concepts which we all tend to take for granted, which she wasn't involved in the discussion of.  Regardless of whether one may have agreed or disagreed with her perspective. We are all the poorer here, for this loss. I offer my best wish: Vaya con Dios - May peace be with you.- <b>[[User:Jc37|jc37]]</b> 08:52, 9 May 2021 (UTC)
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